Bonsai Saplings

Bonsai is the Japanese art form of growing and shaping miniature trees in containers. It involves careful pruning, wiring, and attention to detail to create a balanced and aesthetically pleasing tree that mimics the shape of full-size trees. 

Some of the best saplings for bonsai include:

• Scot's Pine (Pinus sylvestris): 
• Larch (Larix decidua) or Hybrid Larch (Larix eurolepis) 
• Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
• Yew (Taxus baccata):
• Beech (Fagus sylvatica):
• Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
• Field maple (Acer campestre)
• Hornbeam (Carpinus betula)
• Juniper (Juniperus communis)
• Downy Birch (Betula pubescens) 

This is not a comprehensive list of UK native tree saplings that are suitable for Bonsai and most of our saplings for sale are suitable for bonsai. For a wider range of available saplings please click here